Organizes program on Data Science in Clinical Health
AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Wednesday organized a one-day training and capacity-building workshop on Earthquake Risk Mitigation and Management. The program was jointly conducted by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), Department of Civil Engineering, and Department of Architecture, IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Government of J&K.
The workshop featured an expert session by Er. Wajahat Dedmari, President of DW Engineering Inc., California, USA, who shared insights on earthquake-resistant design and strategies for risk reduction. The event was attended by the Dean, School of Engineering and Technology (SoET), along with faculty and students from Civil Engineering and Architecture. Participants engaged in interactive discussions on preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and community safety measures, with a focus on building a disaster-resilient future for the region. The workshop was a part of the series of the workshops that the university is organizing in the area of disaster risk reduction.
Meanwhile, the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), hosted a program on “Harnessing Data Science in Clinical Health: Statistical Approaches for Longitudinal Data” under its Alumni Connect Program. During the program, a lecture was delivered by Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Shah, an alumnus of the department and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Shah shared insights on the use of advanced statistical methods in clinical health, particularly in analyzing longitudinal data such as diet and microbiome studies for early disease detection. He emphasized the interdisciplinary role of Mathematics and Data Science in addressing health challenges Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Head of the Department, said that alumni interactions enrich the academic environment and inspire students by showcasing global research opportunities. As part of the program, a discussion was also held that witnessed active participation from the students and researchers.